QUICK GUIDE FOR

NOKIA MODEM OPTIONS

Copyright © 2003 Nokia. All rights reserved | 9356504 Issue 1
Contents

1. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................. 1
2. INSTALLING NOKIA MODEM OPTIONS ........................................................................ 1
3. CONNECTING YOUR NOKIA 6600 TO YOUR PC ......................................................... 2
3.1 AFTER THE INSTALLATION .................................................................................... 3
4. SELECTING YOUR PHONE AS A MODEM .................................................................... 4
5. STARTING NOKIA MODEM OPTIONS ........................................................................... 4
6. UNINSTALLING NOKIA MODEM OPTIONS ................................................................... 5
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1. INTRODUCTION

Please refer to the user guide of the product for instructions on operation, care and
maintenance, including important safety information.
Modem Setup will install the following components on your computer:
• Nokia 6600 data and fax modem drivers which enable you to use your phone as a
modem in data and fax calls
• Nokia Modem Options which enables you to set options for the data calls you make
Nokia Modem Options runs on Windows 98/Me/2000/XP and supports the Bluetooth DUN
and FAX profile.

2. INSTALLING NOKIA MODEM OPTIONS

1. From the CD-ROM main menu, click Install software and then click Install now. Click
Nokia Modem Options.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen.
In the Connection Method Selection dialog box, you are prompted to select one or more of
the available connection methods:
• infrared connection (provided that your computer has infrared capabilities), and
• Bluetooth connection (provided that a Bluetooth card and the associated software are
installed on your PC).
If you do not have the CD- ROM:
1. Download the installation file (MO_for_6600.exe).
2. Go to the directory where you downloaded the file and double-click it.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Note: You can only have one modem connection (over infrared or Bluetooth)
active at a time.
Note: You cannot use Nokia Connection Manager for using your phone as a
modem with Nokia Modem options. Make sure that all connection types are
disabled in Nokia Connection Manager when making a data call.

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3. CONNECTING YOUR NOKIA 6600 TO YOUR PC

If you are using an infrared connection to connect your Nokia 6600 to the PC:
1. Ensure that an infrared driver is installed on your PC.
2. Activate the infrared connection from the phone. Go to Menu, open the Connectivity
folder and select Modem. For further information, refer to the Nokia 6600 User’s Guide.
3. Make sure that the infrared port of the phone faces the infrared port of your PC, and that
the infrared communication is enabled on the PC.
4. In Nokia Modem Options, select the appropriate infrared modem for your Nokia 6600 and
change the connections you want. Finally, click OK.
5. The connection is now ready.

If you are using a Bluetooth connection to connect your Nokia 6600 to the PC:
1. Ensure that a Bluetooth card is inserted into the PC Card slot of your computer, and that
the Bluetooth software is installed.
2. Activate the Bluetooth connection in your phone. Go to Menu, open the Connectivity
folder and select Bluetooth. If you are using Bluetooth for the first time, you are asked to
give a Bluetooth name to your phone. Write a name (max. 30 letters) or use the default
name ‘Nokia 6600’. Then select Bluetooth On.
3. Activate DUN or FAX profile in the Bluetooth software. After this, activate Bluetooth
device discovery from the Bluetooth software. For information on how to do these tasks,
refer to the user documentation of the Bluetooth software.
4. If you are connecting your Nokia 6600 to your PC using a Bluetooth connection for the
first time, you need to pair the devices. To pair the devices you need to enter a passcode
to both devices. Create your own passcode (1-16 characters long, numberic) and enter
the same passcode to both the phone and the PC when requested. This passcode is
used only once and you do not need to memorise it. For further information, refer to the
Nokia 6600 User’s Guide.
5. Authorise the connection between your Nokia 6600 and your PC. Select Yes when the
connection request appears on the phone’s display. You can set your PC as authorised,
which means that connection between your phone and your PC is made without separate
authorisation. To do this go to the Paired devices view on your phone, scroll to the
device and select Options. Select Set as authorised.
6. In Nokia Modem Options, select the appropriate Bluetooth modem for your phone and
choose the connection settings which are appropriate for the type of modem use that you
need. Finally, click OK.
7. The connection is now ready.

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 Note: The Nokia 6600 data and fax modem drivers will be installed automatically
during the setup.
Note: If you are using Windows XP you need to update the Nokia 6600 infrared
driver after installing the Nokia Modem Options.
Updating the infrared driver:

1. Connect your Nokia 6600 to your PC using an infrared connection.

2. Open Control Panel and select Phone and Modem Options.
3. In Phone and Modem Options select the Modems tab. In the Modems tab,
select Standard Modem over IR link, and click Properties.
4. In the Standard Modem over IR link Properties dialog box select the Driver
tab, and select Update Driver.
5. Hardware Update Wizard opens. Select Install from a list or specific
location (Advanced). Click Next.
6. The next dialog asks you to choose your search and installation options.
Select Don’t search. I will choose the driver to install. Click Next.
7. The next dialog asks you to select the modem you want to install. Select
Nokia 6600 (IrDA). Click Next.
8. In the next dialog click Continue Anyway.
9. Click Finish when the installation is complete. The Nokia 6600 (IrDA) modem
is now visible in the modems list. Click OK to close the Phone and Modem
Options window.
The Nokia 6600 IrDA modem can now be seen in the Installed Nokia Modems list
in the Nokia Modem Options Control Panel applet.

3.1 AFTER THE INSTALLATION

Check the installed modems by selecting Control Panel, and Nokia Modem Options. The
Installed Nokia Modems window lists all the installed Nokia High Speed modems. If Nokia
6600 (Bluetooth) modem is not on the list, you need to install it manually.
Adding the Bluetooth modem:
1. Activate the Dial-Up Networking profile from your Windows Bluetooth Software. Activate
Bluetooth in your phone, and connect the phone to the PC. For more information on
connecting your phone to the PC, see chapter Connecting Your Nokia 6600 to Your
PC.
2. Open Control Panel and select Phone and Modem Options.
3. In Phone and Modem Options select the Modems tab. Click Add…
4. In the Install New Modem dialog box select the Don’t detect my modem; I will select it
from a list. Click Next.

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5. In the Manufacturer list, select Nokia. In the Models list, select the modem you want to
install. Click Next.
6. Select Selected ports option. On the list, select the COM port you want to install the
modem on. Click Next.
7. If the dialog Digital Signature Not Found appears, read the note. Click Yes to continue
the installation, or No to terminate the installation.

If you proceeded with the installation, the Nokia 6600 (Bluetooth) modem can now be seen in
the Installed Nokia Modems list in the Nokia Modem Options Control Panel applet.

4. SELECTING YOUR PHONE AS A MODEM

You can use your phone with a variety of commercially available data and fax
communications applications. When configuring a data or fax application, you must select
your phone as the modem. Depending on whether you want to use a Bluetooth connection or
an infrared connection, you can select either Nokia 6600 Bluetooth or Nokia 6600 IrDA as
the modem.

Note: When you use your phone for making data or fax calls, the infrared
connection is available for Windows 98/Me/2000/XP only.
Note: Since Bluetooth devices communicate using radio waves, your phone and
the other Bluetooth device do not need to be in line of sight. The two devices only
need to be within a maximum of 10 metres of each other, although the connection
can be subject to interference from obstructions such as walls or from other
electronic devices.
There may be restrictions on using Bluetooth devices. Check with your local
authorities.

5. STARTING NOKIA MODEM OPTIONS

You can start Nokia Modem Options from the Control Panel:
Click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel.
In the Control Panel, double-click Nokia Modem Options.
You can change data call settings even when your phone is not connected to the computer.
Please refer to the Nokia Modem Options Help for information on how to set these options.

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 Note: GPRS is a technology that allows mobile phones to be used for sending
and receiving data over the mobile network. The use of GPRS services requires
that your network supports GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) technology and
that you have subscribed to this service. The pricing of GPRS services may differ
from that of normal GSM data services. Contact your service provider for more
information.

Note: The use of GSM high speed data services requires that your network
supports HSCSD (High Speed Circuit Switched Data) technology and that you
have subscribed to this service. GSM high speed data services may cost more
than normal GSM data services. Contact your service provider for more
information.

6. UNINSTALLING NOKIA MODEM OPTIONS

1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel.
2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
3. In the Install/Uninstall tab, select Nokia Modem Options from the list of software that can
be removed.
4. Click Add/Remove.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen until the program files are removed.

Important safety notes

All the safety instructions in the user's guides of your phone and computer also
apply when this product is used with the phone.
Remember to make backup copies of all important data to protect against
possible loss or alteration.
Do not point the IR (infrared) beam at anyone’s eyes or allow it to interfere with
other IR devices. Infrared devices are Class 1 Laser products.
There may be restrictions on using Bluetooth devices in some locations. Check
with your local authorities or service provider.
Only install software from sources that offer adequate protection against harmful
software.

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